Suggestion for a patch

NCBeachBum · 05-07-2015, 03:42 AM

I didn't want to put this in the 'suggestions for upcoming versions' forum, because I really believe it needs to be in this version, and think it at least possible that it might be an easy addition.

When your contract is up as GM and the owner decides to give you an extension, you should have an opportunity to not sign it. Sometimes you want to escape your owner, and the evil bastard just won't let you go. It's baseball Guantanamo.

ra7c7er · 05-07-2015, 06:21 AM

I agree but at the same time you can quit at any time. If I want to leave a team I quit the same day the new contract is given. That way it hurts the team the least in getting a new GM/Manager.

Lou Gehrig · 05-07-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NCBeachBum

When your contract is up as GM and the owner decides to give you an extension, you should have an opportunity to not sign it.

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Originally Posted by ra7c7er

I agree but at the same time you can quit at any time. If I want to leave a team I quit the same day the new contract is given. That way it hurts the team the least in getting a new GM/Manager.

Sounds like an good work-around however I think the OP has a valid suggestion.

Padreman · 05-07-2015, 09:44 AM

OP suggestion is more real life realistic

MorseMoose · 05-07-2015, 09:47 AM

Technically, the next patch is the next version. At least that's how I've always taken it. If not, then I'm never posting in that thread again...I'll post in this forum which will overrun this forum with ideas.

Padreman · 05-07-2015, 10:11 AM

The suggestion theead is for OOTP 17

Lou Gehrig · 05-07-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

Technically, the next patch is the next version. At least that's how I've always taken it. If not, then I'm never posting in that thread again...I'll post in this forum which will overrun this forum with ideas.

I agree this should have been in the suggestion forum. The Devs would see it there where it will eventually be buried in this forum. I believe that is along the same reasoning Markus asked not to report bugs in this forum.

NCBeachBum · 05-07-2015, 08:42 PM

Heh. So after reading this and realizing that I could in fact just quit (I forgot about that option), I pretty much said screw it for a year. I turned all control options over to the coaches and assistant GM, turned on the do not disturb sign, and went on vacation, simming from 1 Dec of one year until 7 Nov of the next. My absolute intention was to walk away as soon as it was an option.

I'd signed with this team the year after they lost 102 games, while they were tied for the worst minor league system without a single top 100 prospect, and found to my dismay that my owner expected me to turn them into a playoff team with a top 6 minor league system in that one offseason, all while keeping the payroll under $85 million or so. And when all that just wasn't possible (seriously, there were no major leaguers who could even get a #97-100, 2-star type prospect in a trade without adding $4 million and a couple of 3-star prospects to the mix... it was STARK. A low-payroll team with a team full of 1/2 star 36-year-olds making $8-12 million a year and no prospects on the way), he was absolutely furious with me. But he wouldn't fire me. He just gave me another 1-year deal and gave me almost the exact same expectations and limitations.

So I reach that next offseason after my nearly year-long vacation, and find that the same day the playoffs ended, the team was sold to a new owner who is understanding/charitable/hands off. He gave me a two-year deal, wants the team to be a .500 club the next year and for me to no longer have the worst catcher in baseball in two years and be a playoff team in three years, and raised my budget by a full $45 million.

Well, hell. That's far more reasonable. So I guess I'll stop being an absentee GM and stay now.

majesty95 · 05-07-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

Technically, the next patch is the next version. At least that's how I've always taken it. If not, then I'm never posting in that thread again...I'll post in this forum which will overrun this forum with ideas.

I've thought of it this way as well. Seems reasonable that if a change is suggested that could be implemented in this version that they could do so...

NCBeachBum · 05-07-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by majesty95

I've thought of it this way as well. Seems reasonable that if a change is suggested that could be implemented in this version that they could do so...

I've always thought it was for the next version, as in the next year, and thus assumed they probably pay it a bit less attention while still in these early post-release, heavy-patching seasons.

ra7c7er · 05-07-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NCBeachBum

Heh. So after reading this and realizing that I could in fact just quit (I forgot about that option), I pretty much said screw it for a year. I turned all control options over to the coaches and assistant GM, turned on the do not disturb sign, and went on vacation, simming from 1 Dec of one year until 7 Nov of the next. My absolute intention was to walk away as soon as it was an option.

I'd signed with this team the year after they lost 102 games, while they were tied for the worst minor league system without a single top 100 prospect, and found to my dismay that my owner expected me to turn them into a playoff team with a top 6 minor league system in that one offseason, all while keeping the payroll under $85 million or so. And when all that just wasn't possible (seriously, there were no major leaguers who could even get a #97-100, 2-star type prospect in a trade without adding $4 million and a couple of 3-star prospects to the mix... it was STARK. A low-payroll team with a team full of 1/2 star 36-year-olds making $8-12 million a year and no prospects on the way), he was absolutely furious with me. But he wouldn't fire me. He just gave me another 1-year deal and gave me almost the exact same expectations and limitations.

So I reach that next offseason after my nearly year-long vacation, and find that the same day the playoffs ended, the team was sold to a new owner who is understanding/charitable/hands off. He gave me a two-year deal, wants the team to be a .500 club the next year and for me to no longer have the worst catcher in baseball in two years and be a playoff team in three years, and raised my budget by a full $45 million.

Well, hell. That's far more reasonable. So I guess I'll stop being an absentee GM and stay now.

Sounds like the problem was with the owner. Some owners really suck.

NCBeachBum · 05-07-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ra7c7er

Sounds like the problem was with the owner. Some owners really suck.

Oh, no doubt. He was 100% the reason I wanted out of there so badly. I think that must be what it feels like to work for Peter Angelos.

05-07-2015, 03:42 AM	#1
NCBeachBum All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Topsail Island, NC, USA Posts: 1,049	Suggestion for a patch I didn't want to put this in the 'suggestions for upcoming versions' forum, because I really believe it needs to be in this version, and think it at least possible that it might be an easy addition. When your contract is up as GM and the owner decides to give you an extension, you should have an opportunity to not sign it. Sometimes you want to escape your owner, and the evil bastard just won't let you go. It's baseball Guantanamo. __________________ And ain't that a shame, shame, shame Shame, shame, the way you do Oh, it's a shame, shame, shame Shame, shame on you

05-07-2015, 09:44 AM	#4
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,138	OP suggestion is more real life realistic __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

05-07-2015, 10:11 AM	#6
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,138	The suggestion theead is for OOTP 17 __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

05-07-2015, 08:42 PM	#8
NCBeachBum All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Topsail Island, NC, USA Posts: 1,049	Heh. So after reading this and realizing that I could in fact just quit (I forgot about that option), I pretty much said screw it for a year. I turned all control options over to the coaches and assistant GM, turned on the do not disturb sign, and went on vacation, simming from 1 Dec of one year until 7 Nov of the next. My absolute intention was to walk away as soon as it was an option. I'd signed with this team the year after they lost 102 games, while they were tied for the worst minor league system without a single top 100 prospect, and found to my dismay that my owner expected me to turn them into a playoff team with a top 6 minor league system in that one offseason, all while keeping the payroll under $85 million or so. And when all that just wasn't possible (seriously, there were no major leaguers who could even get a #97-100, 2-star type prospect in a trade without adding $4 million and a couple of 3-star prospects to the mix... it was STARK. A low-payroll team with a team full of 1/2 star 36-year-olds making $8-12 million a year and no prospects on the way), he was absolutely furious with me. But he wouldn't fire me. He just gave me another 1-year deal and gave me almost the exact same expectations and limitations. So I reach that next offseason after my nearly year-long vacation, and find that the same day the playoffs ended, the team was sold to a new owner who is understanding/charitable/hands off. He gave me a two-year deal, wants the team to be a .500 club the next year and for me to no longer have the worst catcher in baseball in two years and be a playoff team in three years, and raised my budget by a full $45 million. Well, hell. That's far more reasonable. So I guess I'll stop being an absentee GM and stay now. __________________ And ain't that a shame, shame, shame Shame, shame, the way you do Oh, it's a shame, shame, shame Shame, shame on you

05-07-2015, 06:21 AM	#2
ra7c7er All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,098	I agree but at the same time you can quit at any time. If I want to leave a team I quit the same day the new contract is given. That way it hurts the team the least in getting a new GM/Manager.

05-07-2015, 09:47 AM	#5
MorseMoose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,023 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	Technically, the next patch is the next version. At least that's how I've always taken it. If not, then I'm never posting in that thread again...I'll post in this forum which will overrun this forum with ideas.